What does the Bible say about Moses being a god to Pharaoh?
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In Exodus 7:1, God tells Moses He has made him like a god to Pharaoh, meaning Moses was given divine authority to deliver God's messages.
In Exodus 7:1, the Lord said to Moses, 'See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh.' This phrase signifies that Moses was granted authority and a commission from God to speak on His behalf in the presence of Pharaoh. It underscores the point that Moses was not to be worshipped or regarded as a divine being, but rather served as God's appointed messenger. The lowercase 'g' illustrates this distinction while confirming that Moses would wield the power of God’s words and commands against Pharaoh, who had the authority over the Israelites. This divine backing would provide Moses with the strength and boldness needed to approach the most powerful ruler in Egypt.
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